Squire Pole Swag

The Squire Swag has only 2 swag pleats.  The bottom of the swag is cut to be longer and the horns shorter than other swag treatments.  Using a greater distance between the long and short point is more dramatic.

This is one of my favorites.  I think it's Pretty.

Suede Butterflies, Knotted Rope and Ballroom Panels.

The Butterfly pleat is becoming more popular.  Really, it's just the pinched pleat tacked 1 1/2 inches from the top.

I love the uiformity of the pleats

Knotted Rope on Panels

You really must click on the picture above and check out the knots.

The Ballroom Puddle works if you can keep the children and pets off!

Both of these jobs were commissioned by Noelle Myers of Impressive Interiors in McLean Virginia

Roman Shades in a Historic DC home.

Interior designer Christine VanMilder Jones of Richmond Virginia commissioned The Drapery Shop to create  roman shades.  The shades were installed in a historic NW DC home.

The moldings around the windows must be about 100 years old.  Still beautiful!

 100 year old millwork with layers of paint makes fitting an inside mounted shade a bit tricky.

 The right colors, the right fabric and the right shade. Great job Christine!  Thanks for choosing The Drapery Shop.



The Austrian Shade Deserves Another Chance

It's not likely that you'll see many Austrian Shades. 

You may have to visit Embassy Row in Washington, DC.



I made this Austrian Shade using 2 times fullness.  The standard fullness is 3 times the length.  I wanted to use what I had and study the effects.

What impresses me about the Austrian 

is it's ability to give you more privacy than a sheer curtain and still allow light to fill the room. 

At night I like to raise the shades and gaze at the stars before falling asleep and in the morning waking up with the rising sun. 

Yes, there are occasions when I draw the 

drapery panels and sleep in.

I'm not sure what color to paint this room.  This sandy tone has got to go.  Let me know what color you recommend.    If  I use your suggestion and you sign on to follow  http://thedraperyshop.blogspot.com/  I'll send you a gift.

Choosing Blue?

We couldn't find the right blue and cream striped fabric. 

So to create the stripe we ordered two different fabrics

and sewed them together.

I love this entire room.

It's blue faux painted walls.

The chandelier with the crystal leaves.

The inverted pleat drapery panels.

The blue paint under the chair rail.

 And the sheers

that simply keep the room looking clean and crisp.  

     

P.S.  You must know 
 not all faux artist are this good.

Send Me Your Remenants

 I love when my clients tell me to take the scraps and make a few pillows. 

 Some pillows like the round bolster  and the gold boxed pillow need to be tailored.

When making pillows to be used on leather furniture consider using  suede on the back.  This will keep the pillows from slipping.

With others Mix and Match the Fabrics and Trim and just have Fun!

I truly regret that I haven't taken pictures of all of the neat pillows I've created over the years. 

Strong Market for a Fabric of a Different Sort

There is a strong market for this fabric.  It's upholstery weight, 5000 double rubs.

Looking forward to using this  for Cornices, Roman Shades, Pillows and Occasional  Chairs.

Give us a call if you'd like to order a sample.